handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād 

: made by hand or by a hand process

Synonyms of handmade

• homemade
• handcrafted
• crafted

Examples of handmade in a Sentence

received a handmade sweater at the baby shower

Recent Examples on the Web

On Saturday and Sunday, the free festival will welcome more than 140 artists and makers selling their handmade goods, artwork, jewelry, vintage items, beer and specialty foods, according to a news release. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026

But passing motorists largely knew nothing of the collection of handmade replica of catacombs, Biblical scenes and Israelite villages beneath it. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026

Sumptuously furnished with vintage and antique decor, the rooms make a statement through bold colors, custom kimono bathrobes, and handmade Hästens beds. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

There are antique lighting fixtures, handmade wooden carvings of wild cats, myriad conch shells, and paintings of seemingly every size and artistic style imaginable. — Sarah Jackson valentina Duarte, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for handmade

• afraid
• allayed
• arcade
• arrayed
• assayed
• barmaid
• betrayed
• blockade
• bridesmaid
• brigade
• brocade
• buffeted

Kids Definition

handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād 

: made by hand or with hand tools